Mona Petre CV
MONA ROXANA PETRE
Flat 14, 49 Hacon Square, E8 3BE, London
+447575098917, mona.petre@gmail.com
QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Highly creative and multitalented graphic designer with extensive experience in multimedia and print design. Exceptional collaborative and interpersonal skills; dynamic team player with well-developed communication abilities. Accustomed to perform in deadline-driven environments and work within budget requirements.
Creative experience in the following:
| Print: | Packaging: | Web & Multimedia: |
| Logos, Cards and Stationery
Posters, Banners & Window Stickers Brochures & Newsletters Magazines & Catalogs |
Package
POSM |
Web Design
CD Cover Design |
Also: Illustration, Collage, Photography, Photomanipulation and Painting.
TECHNICAL PROFIENCY
Platforms: Mac OS 9/10, Windows Vista/XP
Applications: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, CorelDraw and CorelPaint, Macromedia Dreamweaver, Freehand and Fireworks, Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Tools: PenTablet, Pen & Paper
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Freelancer (2006-Present), self employed at Savanna Studio
New media, graphic design, art directing and illustration. I have worked with many inspiring agencies known both in Romania and worldwide: McCann-Erickson, Publicis, Tempo, Mercury, MRM Partners, etc. Managed projects from the first meetings with the client trough completion. Dealt with specific oriented companies like Skin (one of the biggest IT dealer) and media trusts like Edipress or Ringier. Managed all operational, strategic, financial and administrative functions.
Key Achievements:
- Consistently recognized for fresh and innovative ideas and applications.
- Developed new skills and gained a fast pace that is reflecting in overall quality of production and improved customer satisfaction.
Clients: Vodafone, Gotech Sportswear, Ringier, Elle Magazine, Sixt.
JWT Romania (2008-2009), Bucharest | Senior Graphic Designer
Successfully managed and coordinated graphic design projects from concept through completion. Collaborated with clients to create vision, conceive designs and consistently meet requirements. Provided proposal layouts and design for corporate contracts under tight deadlines.
Key Achievements:
- Short listed for Golden Drum Awards 2008 (Design&Art Direction) with a material for Vodafone.
- The new branding for Nestlé’s Joe wafers.
Clients: Vodafone, Nestlé, Bancpost, Kraft Foods
TBWA Romania (2004-2005), Bucharest | Art Director
Successfully translated subject matter into concrete design for advertising campaigns. Collaborated with creative team to design and produce computer-generated artwork for different brands. Participated in production of print and promotional items for key clients.
Key Achievements:
- The launch of Salem cigarettes on Romanian market.
Clients: OMV/Petrom, Schwarzkopf, Salem, Whiskas, Pedigree, Henkel
XtremPC Magazine (2003-2004), Bucharest | Art Director
Created new design themes and specific artwork for the most popular IT magazine in Romania at the time. Print and promotional items for the same client at many international IT fairs. Layouts and promotional design for sponsor ads.
Key Achievements:
- The new look of the magazine was very acclaimed by the readers.
- Recruited by Skin Media to become their Senior Graphic Designer.
Freelance Illustrator (1999-2002)
For three years during my university I worked as an illustrator for an archaeological team on three sites (Capidava – Roman period, Rosia Montana- Roman and Medieval and Teleorman- Neolithic). Collaborated with National History Museum and University of Bucharest.
OFC/DMB&B (1995-1996), Bucharest | Junior Graphic Designer and Illustrator
During the last two years in the high school I had the chance to join the first big advertising agency in Bucharest at that time. I worked part time during school months and full time in the summer and these were my first steps in graphic design that set the beginning of my career.
Clients: Pepsi Max, Philips, Cielo, etc.
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
First Degree in Design (with Honours), 2003
University of Arts, Bucharest, Romania
Graduate in Graphic Arts, 1996
National College of Plastic Arts „Nicolae Tonitza”, Bucharest, Romania
